At Ames Golf & Country Club, the Juniors are our priority. Through our Calendar of Golf Events, we provide a number of competitive activities to promote the game of golf with our Juniors.

Jon A. Vodehnal
PGA General Manager

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Junior Golf Program
Through the instructional clinics and events, our juniors will be exposed to a good mix of golf experiences. They will learn etiquette, safety, proper golf swing technique, and effective golf course management with instruction designed or all levels of ability. We want to help develop their understanding of the game while promoting an exciting, fun, and competitive atmosphere. The program will consist of six instructional days. The following is the division of age groups.

Age 8-10 will meet from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm.

Age 11-13 will meet from 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm.

Dates & Instructional Topics

June 6     Junior Golf Kick~off

June 10     Safety & Introduction

June 11     Short Game Putting

June 17     Short Game Chipping

June 18     Full Swing Irons

June 24     Drive Chip & Putt Competition

July 1      Full Swing Irons

July 2      Full Swing Woods

July 8     Trouble Shots

July 9     Contests & Clinic wrap up

 

Junior Fantasy League

The Junior Fantasy League features at least 5 teams composed of two players from the hole divisions listed above. The format for weekly team play will be much like High School team golf. Based on stroke play, the low score from each age division will be used to determine team score. Team standings will be kept throughout the summer. The top teams will win awards at the end of the year, along with numerous other awards such as most improved, best sportsmanship, best efforts, etc. The league will stress fun, camaraderie, sportsmanship, respect for the golf course, and friendly competition. Junior golfers will be blind drafted on the following teams:

Fantasy Age Divisions (Boys & Girls)

9 holers (white tees)   8:00 AM start (7:30 Check-In)

9 holers (gold tees)    8:00 AM start (7:30 Check-In)

9 holers (red tees) 8:30 AM start (8:00 Check-In)

5 holers (yellow tees)  10:30 AM start (10:00 Check-In)

(It is extremely important to arrive at the practice range 30 minutes before your tee time)

Juniors will be placed in the different hole groups based on the following:

- Experience and ability level (assessed at junior camp)

- Age (any child age 8-17 is eligible to participate)

- Feedback from parents and juniors

Fantasy Teams

Jack’s Jackets

Mickelson’s Masters

Hogan’s Heroes

Ernie’s Elite

Arnie’s Army

Fantasy Play Dates

Friday    June 6

Friday    June 27

Friday    July 11

Friday    July  18

 

Tiny Tiger Program
The Tiny Tigers Program is designed to educate and entertain our future golfers, by providing a basic introduction to the game of golf. The topics of instruction will include etiquette, safety, and golf swing fundamentals. With the instructional topics, this program will provide our future golfers with a sound platform and smooth transition to the full Junior Golf Program. The program is open to member's children and grandchildren 4 to 7 years of age. The program will be offered on two Saturdays in June and July and meet from 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm..

Dates & Instructional Topics

June 7   Rules, Etiquette and Safety

June 21  Short Game Putting Fundamentals

July 5       Short Game Chipping Fundamentals

July 12       Full Swing Fundamentals

 

Advanced Junior Golf Program

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